Baltimore-based Mercy Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission's core certification for spinal surgery.
During the certification process, the neurosurgery and spine surgery teams underwent an intensive in-person site visit that evaluated Mercy on the coordination of care within the hospital’s spine programs, emphasizing the high level of care provided for surgical spinal patients, according to an Aug. 8 press release.
Mercy was assessed on the safety and accessibility of its facilities, patient-specific therapy, patient outcome data, evidence-based interventions, staff and patient education and the patient’s participation in care.
In order to maintain its certification, Mercy must submit outcome data and progress reviews on a regular basis and undergo a full review of services every two years to ensure compliance.